US4231552A
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Residential fence
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-24
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Granted: 1980-11-04
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Expires: 1998-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A fence comprising a plurality of rigid, intermediate, vertical support members of generally rectangular construction having longitudinal channels on opposite side walls for receiving vertical plastic or metal panels secured in the channels and terminal or corner vertical supports having longitudinal channels on adjacent side walls in which are secured the edges of the panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford F. Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:36
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/16; E04H17/168
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A fence comprising a plurality of rigid, intermediate vertical supports; said supports being spaced apart; said supports being generally rectangular in cross-section and having longitudinal channels on opposite side walls; and corner and terminal support members each having at least one longitudinal channel therein; vertical panels having edge portions detachably received in said channels and removable clampable fastening means in said support members for securing said edges in said channels, wherein said longitudinal channels extend in a vertical direction in the erect position of a vertical support, with said removable clampable fastening means serving to fix the edge portions of the vertical panels that are received in a channel in a said support member, so that a said received vertical panel is independently fixed in a channel of a single vertical support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A fence comprising a plurality of rigid, intermediate vertical supports; said supports being spaced apart; said supports being generally rectangular in cross-section and having longitudinal channels on opposite side walls; and corner and terminal support members each having at least one longitudinal channel therein; vertical panels having edge portions detachably received in said channels and removable clampable fastening means in said support members for securing said edges in said channels, wherein said longitudinal channels extend in a vertical direction in the erect position of a vertical support, with said removable clampable fastening means serving to fix the edge portions of the vertical panels that are received in a channel in a said support member, so that a said received vertical panel is independently fixed in a channel of a single vertical support.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-04 | 1984-05-05 | 1984-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-04 | 1988-05-05 | 1988-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-04 | 1992-05-05 | 1992-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |